Ephesians

Reformed Expository Commentary

by Bryan Chapell

A redemptive-historical, homiletical commentary that unfolds Paul’s glorious description of the ultimate triumph of the church, how it will occur, and what our roles are in Christ’s ultimate victory.

Genres: Theology, Christian, New Testament, Nonfiction

400 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Bryan Chapell is the president of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, the denominational seminary of the Presbyterian Church in America. He began teaching at Covenant in 1984 after ten years in pastoral ministry. Chapell has a BSJ from Northwestern University, an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary, and a PhD in speech communication from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Before becoming president in 1994, he served for six years as vice president for academics and dean of faculty. He is a speaker in churches and conferences around the country, preaching and lecturing on topics including grace, marriage, and journalism. Chapell's online broadcast ministry, Living Christ 360, contains additional resources in his areas of expertise.

Reviews

[Bess · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Reformed Expository Commentaries are very readable yet true to the Scriptures. Great for one new to studying Scripture while useful to scholars as well. This is my second one reading straight through.
Prior to reading my first one, l used commentaries as a reference guide more so than one to read as a book.
Great to be used as a supplemental tool along with study of a specific book in The Bible.
I highly recommend.

[Scott Guillory · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent commentary. It's been helpful as I've preached through the book of Ephesians last year. Chapell's interpetation and application of spiritual principles found in Ephesians is quite sound but his writing is a bit confusing and hard to understand at times. Odd sentence structures and things of that nature. That's why I gave it three stars.

[Marc · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some helpful observations, no doubt - but (like Hughes) the illustrations sometimes drove the chapters on each text more than was helpful to me. I appreciate, very much, Chapell's experience and wisdom as a pastor.

[Andy Littleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very accessible and helpful for a pastoral application of the epistle!

[Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this commentary encouraging, delightful, and convicting.

[Matthew Rawlings · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid.

[Katy Sammons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been reading and using this commentary for more than six months in preparation for teaching Ephesians in my women's Sunday school class. I have read many books on Christian living and Biblical studies, and this is one of the best. Dr. Chapell maintains high standards while being full of grace. I would encourage anyone committed to Christianity to read through Ephesians along with this book. You will be blessed.

[Joe Haack · Rating 3 out of 5]

I respect Chapell very much. For a pastor who preaches, the biggest payoff with this volume is to watch Chapell make exegetical decisions on debated issues. It is also helpful to see him model Christ-centered proclamation. If you want one "pastoral/theological commentary" on Ephesians, I'd recommend this.

[Becky Pliego · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent commentary in this series!

I appreciated very much the three extensive and clear chapters on the family order.

As always, I recommend reading commentaries slowly while copying the book (I have found the Journibles great for this purpose),taking notes and praying.